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20 Cards in this Set
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amend
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means to carry out the laws passed by Congress.
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impeach
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means if the President does something wrong the legislative branch can do this
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executive branch
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carries out laws passed by Congress
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federalism
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sharing power between the states and the federal government
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overide
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a two-thirds of both houses can do this to the President's veto
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separation of powers
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a system that gives each branch of government its on duties
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checkd and balances
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used to prevent on government branch from abusing power
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electorial college
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a group responsible for electing the President and the Vice-President
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due process
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protection of citizens brought to trial
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legislative branch
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the part of government responsible for passing laws
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amend
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means to carry out the laws passed by Congress.
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impeach
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means if the President does something wrong the legislative branch can do this
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executive branch
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carries out laws passed by Congress
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federalism
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sharing power between the states and the federal government
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overide
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a two-thirds of both houses can do this to the President's veto
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separation of powers
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a system that gives each branch of government its on duties
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checkd and balances
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used to prevent on government branch from abusing power
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electorial college
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a group responsible for electing the President and the Vice-President
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due process
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protection of citizens brought to trial
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legislative branch
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the part of government responsible for passing laws
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